MilitaryWinter2024

105 MODELING & MINIATURES Painting Napoleonic Miniatures Mike Davidson. The Napoleonic era has been called the age of the military tailor because of the colorful and ornate uniforms of this period. Davidson guides the reader through the process of assembly, painting and display of a commer- cially produced figure. He brings these highly detailed miniatures to life using a combination of hobby paints and oils. Size: 8.5"x11" • 300 color photos • 80pp. ISBN: 0-7643-0129-2 • soft • $16.95 Painting Ancient and Medieval Warriors Mike Davidson. Ancient and medieval warriors, clad in leather or metal armor, make wonderful, challenging figures to paint. Using clear, concise instructions and detailed photographic illus- trations, Davidson guides readers through the steps necessary to first prepare, then paint, and finally display these warriors of ages past; he also includes instructions on building attractive display backgrounds. Size: 8.5"x11" • 257 color photos • 64pp. ISBN: 0-7643-0648-0 • soft • $14.95 Sculpting Miniature Military Figures Kim Jones. The figure is an American cavalryman of the late 19th century. This book will be of primary interest to those involved in the hobby of creating military miniatures. Each step of the process is explained so even the beginner will be able to carry out the project. The advanced sculptor will also learn valuable insights. Size: 8.5"x11" • 375 color/bw photos • 96pp. ISBN: 0-88740-626-2 • soft • $17.95 Modeling Military Miniatures with Kim Jones: Tools, Tips & Techniques Kim Jones. Jones shows how his various techniques and hand-made tools can make the sculptor’s project easier. He gives tips on constructing weapons, adding straps and belts to a figure, and creating realistic terrain using materials that can be found around the house. Each technique is detailed using close-up photography and clear, concise captions to explain every step. Size: 8.5"x11" • 250 color photos • 64pp. ISBN: 0-88740-883-4 • soft • $14.95 Modeling Weapons and Accessories for Military Miniatures Kim Jones. Although weap- ons and accessories for military miniatures are available, sometimes you wish you had a different rifle or sword with which to arm your latest figure. Step-by-step photos Jones illustrates his tried and true methods of creating rifles, swords, pistols, cartridge pouches, and other accessories to add that extra touch of realism for your creation. Size: 8.5"x11" • 280 color photos • 80pp. ISBN: 0-7643-0128-4 • soft • $16.95 Creating Scenes for Military Miniatures: Groundwork, Foliage and Settings Kim Jones. Once you’ve finished your latest military miniature, you’ll want to display it at its best. You could simply attach it to an attractive base, but just imagine posing it in a slice of terrain in which your particular soldier fought. Jones shows you in step-by-step, close-up photos how to do just that. Size: 8.5"x11" • 300 color photos • 92pp. ISBN: 0-7643-0370-8 • soft • $16.95 Toy Soldiers & Figures: American Dimestore Pielin/Joplin/Johnson. The first all-color book devoted to collecting the toy soldiers and figures that were sold in the “Five-and-Dime" stores. Over 3,000 toy figures are arranged in thematic style and cover military and nonmilitary toys between 1900–60. Over 60 man- ufacturers’ products are represented. Size: 11"x8.5"•667 color photos •240pp. ISBN: 0-7643-1189-1 • hard • $59.95 Britains New Toy Soldiers, 1973 to Present: Traditional Gloss-Painted Metal Models Joplin & Waterworth. In 1973 Britains introduced their New Toy Soldier line of gloss-painted metal figures. It has been highly successful and continues to the present day. This new book focuses on the traditional 54 mm figures, illustrating nearly the complete range in nearly 1100 photographs. Over 3,200 figures are shown with a strong emphasis on military items. Size: 11"x8.5"•1,072photos•272pp. • ISBN: 978-0-7643-3062-9•hard•$99.99 GI JOE and Other Backyard Heroes 1970- 79: An Unauthorized Guide John Marshall. A virtual army of those heroic ëdolls for boys’ – action figures produced between 1970-79 – is covered in this colorful volume. With well-known figures and rarities alike, fromHasbro’s GI Joe and Mego’s Star Trek figures to Tomland’s Star Raiders and Marx’s Safari Adventure Series, this book presents the figures, their outfits, vehicles, and accessories. Size: 8.5"x11" • 400 color photos • 160pp. ISBN: 0-7643-0201-9 • soft • $29.9 Aurora Model Kits: With Polar Lights, Moebius, Atlantis, 3rd Edition Thomas Graham. The inside-the-factory story of Aurora Plastics and the new companies continuing the Aurora tradition, such as Polar Lights, Moebius, and Atlantis. Every original and new issue of Aurora models are described. Over 500 color photographs and informative text enhance this comprehensive history and guide with current collectors’ market values. Size: 8.5"x11" • 550+ photos • 200pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5283-6 • soft • $29.99 A Weird-Oh World: The Art of Bill Camp- bell Mark Cantrell. In over 700 photos and witty text, you’ll learn how the Weird-Ohs came to be, what followed them, and how Bill Campbell’s work became an enduring part of our pop culture. Much of what you’ll see is presented here for the very first time. Size: 9"x12" • 771 color photos • 192pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-4648-4 • soft • $39.99 Monogram Models Thomas Graham. Revised with additional photos and updated values, over 300 color photos display Monogram’s plastic model kits of cars, ships, aircraft, and spacecraft that have captured hobbyists’ imaginations everywhere. Along with the images are descriptions of thou- sands of models made from 1945 to 1986. Today, the kits and finished models are quite collectible. Size: 8.5"x11" • 321 color photos • 160pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-4424-4 • soft • $29.99 Remembering Revell Model Kits - Revised & Expanded 3rd Edition Thomas Graham. This book details the wide variety of model kits produced by Revell, Inc. of Venice, California, from the 50s–70s. Over 545 color photographs display many of the much sought after kits, ranging from automobiles and ships to aircraft and spaceships. Size: 8.5"x11" • 550 color photos • 176pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-2992-0 • soft • $29.99 Box Top Air Power: The Aviation Art of Model Airplane Boxes Thomas Graham. Showcasing some of the most recognized and dynamic examples of aviation art ever produced, these paintings appeared on model airplane kit boxes. Among the many artists whose works are portrayed are Tom Morgan, John Steel, Jack Leynnwood, Lorenzo Ghiglieri, Jim Cox, John Amendola, Ray Gaedke, Jo Kotula, and Dick Locher. Size: 8.5"x11" • 171 color photos • 192pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-2964-7 • soft • $29.99 Flying Model Collectibles & Accessories James C. Johnson. This wonderful collector’s book explores and identifies hundreds of fantastic items related to model aviation. More than 600 color photos illustrate engines, kits, radio control accessories, propellers, books, magazines, and other important model aviation memorabilia. The history of model aviation is documented in an engaging text full of facts and background information. Size: 8.5"x11" • 627 color photos • 192pp. ISBN: 0-7643-1979-5 • soft • $29.95